Can I speak on my cell phone while driving in NY?

Can I speak on my cell phone while driving in NY? We’ve all been in the position where our phone rings while we’re driving or we remember that we need to make an important call.  Fortunately, the hands free bluetooth connections that were a luxury when distracted driving first became a prominent issue are now […]

Are Speed Traps Legal?

Are speed traps legal? Speed traps are legal.  Sorry, they are.   You might feel somehow the particular enforcement area or method was “unfair” or a deception of some sort.  Some might confuse such enforcement with “entrapment” which is a legal defense to criminal charges based on some coercion or tactics used by police to induce […]

What does a yellow speed limit sign mean?

What does a yellow speed limit sign mean? Many drivers have likely seen yellow speed limit signs for years without considering if they are somehow different from a typical white speed sign and, if so, how they are different.   It turns out the purpose of these signs is more than to add a splash […]

Do police officers have quotas in issuing traffic tickets?

Do police officers have quotas in issuing traffic tickets? Do police officers have quotas? We hear from drivers all the time that the moving violation traffic ticket they received must have been issued because the officer needed to meet his “quota” or the day or week or month or location, etc.  The theory is based […]

What happens when both drivers claim a green light?

What happens when both drivers claim a green light? When both drivers claim that they had the green light after an accident at an intersection, it adds a slight layer of complexity to the accident that wouldn’t be there in a situation where the facts are not in dispute.   In the case of most […]

I received a traffic ticket for speeding in a work zone. What do I do?

I received a traffic ticket for speeding in a work zone. What do I do? If you received a traffic ticket for speeding in a work zone, you may be unsure what to do next. Is it the same as getting any other type of traffic ticket?  Due to the weight that a traffic violation […]

Does traffic school remove tickets from your record?

Does traffic school remove tickets from your record? One of the most common questions we get is, “Does going to traffic school remove a ticket from your driving record?” In some situations taking a defensive driving class may be required by the court to keep the ticket off your record altogether.  In other situations, it […]

Can I argue a speeding ticket due to flow of traffic laws?

Can I argue a speeding ticket due to flow of traffic laws? Everyone has gone above the speed limit, but what happens when you get caught? Find out if a flow of traffic law can help reduce or dismiss your ticket.  What is the Flow of Traffic Law? Flow of traffic laws aren’t actually laws. […]

What Happens If You Don’t Pay a Speeding Ticket In New York?

What Happens If You Miss Court For A Traffic Ticket? What happens if you miss court for a traffic ticket? Many people might be tempted to ignore their speeding ticket. Perhaps they have an out-of-state  license; perhaps they don’t own a car or insurance, or perhaps they exclusively take public transportation.   Whatever the case, you […]

New York State Seat Belt Law For Backseat Passengers

New York State Seat Belt Law for Backseat Passengers On Sunday, November 1, the Empire State’s new seatbelt law went into effect. The law requires backseat adult passengers to wear seatbelts. Previously, the law required that the driver, front seat passengers, and children wear a seat belt, or otherwise be properly restrained as per age […]